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Physiotherapy Assistant job description
A ready advert for a Physiotherapy Assistant job in Libya, in Arabic and English. Post it on jobs.ly and edit it to fit your organization.
About the job
We are looking for a physiotherapy assistant to deliver treatment sessions and exercises following the physiotherapist's plan, run treatment equipment, track patients' progress and report any change to the physiotherapist.
Duties and responsibilities
- Take patients through therapeutic exercises in the plan set by the physiotherapist
- Apply electrotherapy, ultrasound, heat and cold treatments
- Help patients walk and use crutches, walkers and wheelchairs safely
- Prepare the patient, treatment room and equipment before each session
- Monitor how patients respond during the session, and stop and tell the physiotherapist if they have severe pain or fatigue
- Record sessions and observations in the patient's file
- Show patients and families the home exercises prescribed
- Clean equipment and treatment couches and check they are safe
Working conditions
- Physical work, including lifting and moving patients
Requirements
- Intermediate or higher diploma in physiotherapy, with a licence to practise
- 3 to 6 years of experience in physiotherapy and rehabilitation
The years of experience follow the level you choose when posting.
Skills
- Therapeutic exercise
- Electrotherapy
- Therapeutic ultrasound
- Mobility assistance
- Safe patient handling
- Session documentation
- Patience and encouragement
Preferred
- Experience in orthopaedic and sports injury rehabilitation
- Experience in stroke rehabilitation
- Experience in hydrotherapy
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